Archer Will Actually, Truly End With Season 14, Concluding One Epic Animated Series
Even for animated shows that seemingly never end, the end eventually does, indeed, come. As evidence of that fact, FXX has announced that "Archer," the long-running animated series centered on super spy Sterling Archer, is concluding its run. The network has announced a premiere date for season 14 later this summer, and it has been confirmed that this will be the last ride for Sterling, Lana, and the gang. Get ready to say your goodbyes.
"Archer" season 14 will premiere on August 30, 2023, on FXX, with a two-episode premiere. The episodes will be available to stream the next day on Hulu. No word yet on a specific episode count for the final season, but the previous three seasons have been limited to eight episodes, as opposed to seasons 2 through 6, which had 13 episodes. Whatever the case, the series finale figures to air within the calendar year. As for what Archer and The Agency will be up to as they bring this thing in for a landing? A logline for the final season reads as follows:
Archer and The Agency are finding their own way with Lana at the helm. Her goal is to make money while also making the world a better place, but she quickly finds out running a spy agency isn't so cut and dry.
The FXX animated series nearly concluded several years back with season 10. However, despite some troubles behind the scenes, it soldiered on for several more seasons. Be that as it may, the end is truly near this time.
The end of an era
"Archer" premiered in 2009 back when it was on FX, before the network decided to multiply itself with FXX as well. Adam Reed created the series, which largely focuses on the exploits of Sterling Archer and the rest of his crew at a major spy agency as they navigate that world. The series took several detours over the years, with seasons such as "Archer: Vice," "Archer Dreamland," "Archer: Danger Island," and "Archer: 1999." With that in mind, it seems that the final season will not be hinging itself on a gimmick.
In an era when so many TV shows are having a hard time lasting even a few seasons, "Archer" will finish its run as an anomaly. At 14 seasons, few shows of any kind can say they've lasted as long. Only impossibly enduring pop culture staples such as "The Simpsons," "Family Guy," and "Bob's Burgers," which all air on network TV as opposed to cable, can say they've lasted longer in the world of animation. It's been a truly epic run.
The voice cast includes H. Jon Benjamin as Sterling Archer, Aisha Tyler as Lana Kane, Judy Greer as Cheryl/Carol Tunt, Chris Parnell as Cyril Figgis, Amber Nash as Pam Poovey, Adam Reed as Ray Gillette, and Lucky Yates as Algernop Krieger. The late Jessica Walter was a mainstay of the series as Malory Archer, but the legendary actor passed away in 2021. Reed, Matt Thompson, and Casey Willis serve as executive producers.
The final season of "Archer" premieres on August 30, 2023, on FXX.